Study Spanish Anywhere

About Study Spanish Anywhere

Welcome to Study Spanish Anywhere, the podcast for intermediate Spanish learners (B1–B2). I'm Pilar, a Guatemalan Spanish teacher living in the United States. Every episode gives you clear, natural Spanish to practice your listening, with stories about Guatemala, moments from my life as a migrant, and conversations with guests. Free transcripts and exercises for every episode at [tu sitio web]. New episodes every other Tuesday. Follow the show so the next one finds you.

Publisher

Pilar Argueta

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Apr 2021

Latest episode

10 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Nov 2026

   El cumpleaños del abuelo Otto | Family & Party Vocabulary You Need to Know in Spanish

   Learn essential Spanish vocabulary for birthday parties, celebrations, and family gatherings through a personal story.In this episode, I share how we celebrated Grandpa Otto’s 90th birthday during our annual family reunion. There were around 60 to 70 people, plenty of food, live music, jokes, family photos, and lots of kids running around everywhere!I’ll also explain what a "fiesta de traje" means in Guatemala and introduce useful Spanish expressions for talking about celebrations, family members, and traditions. But this story is also special to me for another reason. A few years ago, being surrounded by so many people speaking English would have felt overwhelming. This time, however, I was able to have conversations, joke around, participate in activities, and even ended up babysitting the kids with Luke! This experience reminded me that learning another language isn't about speaking perfectly. It's about communicating, connecting with people, and feeling included in those special moments. Throughout the episode, you'll practice your Spanish listening comprehension, learn vocabulary in context, and hear examples of the Spanish preterite and imperfect tenses. **Now I'd love to hear from you: ** How does your family celebrate important birthdays? Do you have any special traditions? If you enjoy learning Spanish through stories and personal experiences, subscribe to the Study Spanish Anywhere Podcast and join me for future episodes! 🤓Transcription, vocabulary and practice on:⁠https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/study-spanish-anywhere-podcast/el-cumpleanos-del-abuelo-otto (https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/study-spanish-anywhere-podcast/el-cumpleanos-del-abuelo-otto) 👉 Book a lesson with us: ⁠https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/lessons.html⁠ (https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/lessons.html) 👉 Get my ebook: Guatemalan Spanish Decoded: ⁠https://payhip.com/b/I32Ul (https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/guatemalan-spanish-ebook.html)

2. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Can You Really Learn a New Language After 70? Jackie Says Yes

   Is it possible to learn Spanish in your 70s? Jackie shares her experience learning Spanish and how she became confident enough to hold fluent conversations. In this episode, Spanish teacher Pilar interviews her student Jackie to learn more about her personal journey. Jackie talks about her language-learning experience, highlighting the importance of practicing through real conversations and making the most of her study time. This conversation is perfect for anyone looking for motivation and practical advice on learning a language later in life. You'll hear about the challenges, achievements, and dedication involved in continuing to improve your Spanish communication skills. 🤓 Transcription: https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/study-spanish-anywhere-podcast/spanish-after-70 (https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/study-spanish-anywhere-podcast/spanish-after-70) 📌 Subscribe for new Spanish lessons every week, and let me know in the comments which Spanish grammar topic you'd like me to explain next. 👉 Book a lesson with us: ⁠⁠https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/lessons.html⁠⁠ (https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/lessons.html) ✨ Get my ebook: Guatemalan Spanish – Essential Nouns for Real-Life Conversations and start understanding Spanish in daily conversations: ⁠⁠https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/guatemalan-spanish-ebook.html⁠⁠ (https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/guatemalan-spanish-ebook.html) Follow us: INSTAGRAM 📲 ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/) FACEBOOK 📲 ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere) 🎙️ Find the podcast on: SPOTIFY: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=6d7db1a27e5a4b60⁠⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=6d7db1a27e5a4b60) APPLE: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054⁠⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054) AMAZON: ⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/749f932b-40cf-463e-8c37-dcd2924c417d/study-spanish-anywhere⁠⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/749f932b-40cf-463e-8c37-dcd2924c417d/study-spanish-anywhere)

3. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Why Xela Is the Best Place to Learn Spanish in Guatemala | All you need to Know

   Looking for the best place to study Spanish in Guatemala? Discover why Xela stands out from other popular destinations.Many students wonder where the best place to study Spanish in Guatemala is. In this episode, we compare Antigua, Lake Atitlán, and Xela to help you decide which destination best suits your learning goals.While Guatemala has several incredible places to explore, we explain why Xela, officially known as Quetzaltenango, is often our top recommendation. We discuss the factors that make learning Spanish here such an authentic and unique experience.Whether you're looking for a structured learning environment or a deeper cultural immersion, this comparison of Guatemala's most popular Spanish-learning destinations will give you valuable insights to help you plan your trip. 🤓 Transcription, vocabulary and exercises: https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/study-spanish-anywhere-podcast/study-spanish-in-xela (https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/study-spanish-anywhere-podcast/study-spanish-in-xela) 📌 Subscribe for new Spanish lessons every week, and let me know in the comments which Spanish grammar topic you'd like me to explain next. 👉 Book a lesson with us: ⁠https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/lessons.html⁠ (https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/lessons.html) ✨ Get my ebook: Guatemalan Spanish – Essential Nouns for Real-Life Conversations and start understanding Spanish in daily conversations: ⁠https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/guatemalan-spanish-ebook.html⁠ (https://www.studyspanishanywhere.com/guatemalan-spanish-ebook.html) Follow us: INSTAGRAM 📲 ⁠https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/studyspanishanywhere/) FACEBOOK 📲 ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/Studyspanishanywhere) 🎙️ Find the podcast on: SPOTIFY: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=6d7db1a27e5a4b60⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/1K5tLm5oYz8zpE34UUWoD2?si=6d7db1a27e5a4b60) APPLE: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054⁠ (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/study-spanish-anywhere/id1561577054) AMAZON: ⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/749f932b-40cf-463e-8c37-dcd2924c417d/study-spanish-anywhere⁠ (https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/749f932b-40cf-463e-8c37-dcd2924c417d/study-spanish-anywhere)

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